Then to Now
2009
Outport Aesthetics
The initial meeting of local makers and international designers. Here, they examined the traditional furniture of outport Newfoundland and determined how culture could be carried forward in contemporary form for the furnishing of Fogo Island Inn.
2010
Heritage Quilt Project
Yvonne Mullock worked with local quilters and guilds to learn about the patterns and techniques employed for generations so they could be preserved and elevated onto the global stage.
2013
Fogo Island Inn
In May 2013, Fogo Island Inn welcomed its first guests while outfitted with furniture, textiles, and smaller décor made locally and imbued with the culture of Fogo Island.
2016
SUF Hall Restoration
Built in 1914, the S.U.F. (Society of United Fishermen) Hall was once a community hub that hosted weddings, concerts, church services, and a movie theatre. A full restoration brought the building back into use as the home of Fogo Island Workshops.
2016
Putting Design in its Place
A meeting of design leaders – including Ilse Crawford, Ernst Hupel, Barbara Barry, and Bruce Mau – who came together to better understand and advocated for community-centred and place-specific design.
2020
Colours of Fogo Island
We launched a new colour palette – curated and developed by master colourist Giulio Ridolfo – that reflects the natural tones of Fogo Island.
2023
ROM Recognition
The Punt Chair, designed by Elaine Fortin with boat builder Don Wells, is included in the Canadian Modern exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum.
2024
Premises Collection
We launched a new collection of designs, built for smaller and more modern spaces, that connect the shared experiences of the traditional saltbox houses with the contemporary urban condo.